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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.83, 11,150.73 and 2,436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.83, 11,150.73 and 2,436.62 is: 3,655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.83 : 11,150.73 = 2,436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.83/11,150.73 = 2,436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.83x = 11,150.73 × 2,436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.83x = 27,170,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170,035.98/7,432.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.41

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